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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the best description of Nanny and Sammy during Mother's efforts in the aftermath of the arrival at the farm?
(a) They refuse to do as she instructes.
(b) They do as they are told but question Mother about it.
(c) They begrudingly do as she instructs.
(d) They do as she instructs without questioning.

2. How does Sammy finally respond to Mother's second question?
(a) Sammy decide to go find his father to deal with this situation.
(b) Sammy continues to ignore his mother, despite the scolding.
(c) He says that Father is not planning to buy more cows.
(d) He says that Father plans to buy more cows.

3. Where does Sammy take the horse after his father's return to the farm?
(a) To the old house.
(b) To the new barn.
(c) To the neighbor's house.
(d) To the old barn.

4. What is the reason for the visit by the individual who goes to see Mother?
(a) To see if she needs any help.
(b) To see the new cows.
(c) To see if she is of sound mind.
(d) To see the new house.

5. As Mother reacts to the arrival at the farm, who is watching her?
(a) Father and Sammy.
(b) Sammy and Nanny.
(c) The field workers.
(d) The neighbors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What day of the week is Father expected to return to the farm?

2. What is the best description of Mother's assessment of her own attitude toward their house?

3. Which of the following is the best description of the protagonist?

4. The person who asks mother what she's doing in Section 4 begins to ______ while asking her question.

5. What was the promise that Father made to Mother?

(see the answer key)

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